Against the Grain Theatre, often abbreviated as AtG, is a Canadian opera company based in Toronto, Ontario.
AtG was founded in 2010 by Joel Ivany, who was the company's artistic director until 2023. They are responsible for the production of the film "Messiah/Complex" and the ongoing Opera Pub series.
AtG is a Canadian experimental opera company dedicated to creating vocal works and films staged in surprising locations, with an emphasis on storytelling and artistic experiences. Their performances have given them notable recognition and have been featured by the NYTimes and the BBC along with coverage from across Canada by CBC National, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Macleans, Chatelaine.
Against the Grain Theatre has received awards, including the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Production in 2014 and 2017, and the 2022 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera by OPERA America.
AtG has received over 25 Dora nominations and won multiple categories for numerous productions.